Two dominant backs in Hector Nunez and Kobe Craig are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The North Valleys Panthers will head out to square off against the Damonte Ranch Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Valleys is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
North Valleys is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 42 points two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Galena on Friday. They were outmatched by the Grizzlies on the road and fell 49-7.
Meanwhile, while Damonte Ranch put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Hug. Damonte Ranch breezed by Hug on the road to the tune of 57-0. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Craig continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 154 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 145 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Joey Jamison, who threw for 46 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 5-for-5 passing.
North Valleys now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Damonte Ranch, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4.
North Valleys was taken down by Damonte Ranch 42-7 in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point North Valleys was down 35-0.
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